Biggest Loser Asia: First Episode

I just watched the first episode of the Biggest Loser Asia.  Looks like it's going to be quite a show.

I think being overweight in Asia would be especially difficult:

*Asians are generally more petite than their Western counterparts, so a heavy person stands out more than he/she would in the West.

*Most Asian cultures are very frank in discussing weight.  In other words, people will just flat out tell you "you're getting fat" or "you've gained weight."  It isn't really considered rude here like it would be in the States. 

The Philippines was well represented--some really interesting personalities.  I'm going to try to follow this series.